Companies

Who supplies the builders.

Components that go into a tier 1 assembly — gearboxes, encoders, sensors, electronics. 69 tracked.

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3DMakerproConsumer and professional 3D scanners (e.g. Eagle scanner)
3D Scanning & DesignNo
SHINING 3DHigh-precision 3D scanners (EinScan line) for industrial metrology, inspection, reverse engineering and digital dentistry
3D Scanning & DesignNo
TaoboticsFull-stack autonomous robotics (perception to system integration); AIFITLAB lists a 3D-scanning product line under this brand
3D Scanning & DesignNo
ChingmuOptical motion-capture systems (full in-house algorithm, hardware and software stack) for embodied intelligence, engineering/scientific research, VR, and digital entertainment
Depth Cameras & VisionNo
EyevolutionMachine vision, bionic control and neural-network-based camera/vision systems
Depth Cameras & VisionNo
Goermicro (Vzense)3D ToF industrial cameras and smart sensing/interaction modules
Depth Cameras & VisionNo
Leopard ImagingCamera modules using Sony IMX & OnSemi sensors; GMSL2, MIPI, USB3 interfaces
Depth Cameras & VisionYes
Luxonis (OAK series)OpenCV AI Kit depth cameras with on-device AI OAK-D, OAK-D Pro, DepthAI platform
Depth Cameras & VisionYes
MRDVSIntegrated 3D vision sensors and AI algorithms for mobile/humanoid robots; S-Series industrial-grade RGB-D camera
Depth Cameras & VisionNo
OrbbecRGB-D depth cameras (Gemini 335, Femto) ROS2 native, affordable 3D vision
Depth Cameras & VisionNo
RealSense (Intel spin-out)AI depth cameras, Visual SLAM, stereo vision systems; Cupertino CA now independent
Depth Cameras & VisionYes
Stereolabs (ZED Cameras)ZED stereo cameras ZED 2, ZED Mini, ZED X; AI-powered stereo depth at 120fps
Depth Cameras & VisionYes
VizumStereoscopic/3D machine vision cameras and industrial-grade vision solutions
Depth Cameras & VisionNo
Yunshis3D ToF ranging sensors, solid-state LiDAR and RGBD depth cameras, built on in-house ToF sensor chips
Depth Cameras & VisionNo
BeckhoffTwinCAT automation software, EtherCAT I/O, IPC EtherCAT protocol originator
Electronics / MCUs / BrakesSee notegermany
Elmo Motion ControlUltra-compact servo drives & multi-axis EtherCAT controllers for demanding motion applications
Electronics / MCUs / BrakesSee noteisrael
KendrionElectromagnetic brakes & clutches for precision robot joint holding & safety
Electronics / MCUs / BrakesSee notenetherlands
Analog Devices (ADI)ADMT4000 true power-on multi-turn sensor; iSensor IMU/gyro; signal chain ICs
Encoders & Position SensorsYes
BalluffInductive position sensors, magnetic linear encoders, IO-Link sensors
Encoders & Position SensorsSee notegermany
FLUX GmbHMiniature position encoders for robot joints; optimized for humanoid applications
Encoders & Position SensorsSee notegermany
Netzer PrecisionAbsolute rotary encoders thin, hollow-shaft design for space-constrained joints
Encoders & Position SensorsSee noteisrael
Renishaw / RLSOptical & magnetic encoders (BMLZ, LinACE, Resolute series); RLS is Renishaw's encoder sub-brand
Encoders & Position SensorsSee noteuk
ATI Industrial AutomationMulti-axis force/torque sensors (Axia, Nano, Omega series) industry-leading F/T sensors
Force / Torque SensorsYes
FUTEK Advanced Sensor TechnologyMiniature force, torque & load cell sensors; ultra-compact designs for robotics
Force / Torque SensorsYes
Haptron ScientificPhoton series multi-dimensional optical force sensors, including what the company says is the world's smallest optic-based force sensor (8.5mm diameter)
Force / Torque SensorsNo
KunweiSix-axis force/torque sensors and precision force-sensing systems for robotics and industrial automation
Force / Torque SensorsNo
Micro Measurements (HBK)Strain gauges, custom force sensors; custom sensing for humanoid robotics
Force / Torque SensorsYes
Novanta (Axia F/T Sensor Kit)High-performance Axia series force/torque sensors with embedded electronics
Force / Torque SensorsYes
Schunk6-axis F/T sensors, grippers, clamping systems; German precision engineering
Force / Torque SensorsSee notegermany
Sunrise Instruments6-axis force & torque sensors; widely used in industrial & research robotics
Force / Torque Sensors—
XJCSENSORMulti-axis force/torque sensing 6-axis F/T sensors for robots
Force / Torque SensorsNo
Harmonic Drive LLC (USA)Zero-backlash strain wave gearboxes & FHA series compact actuators; 50+ years heritage
Gearboxes & ReducersYes
Harmonic Drive Systems (Japan)Japanese parent of the harmonic drive technology; HD series strain wave gears
Gearboxes & ReducersSee notejapan
NabtescoRV-series precision cycloidal reduction gears; dominant in industrial robot joints
Gearboxes & ReducersSee notejapan
SchaefflerCompact rotary gearboxes, linear actuators, precision bearings for robot joints
Gearboxes & ReducersSee notegermany
TimkenTwinSpin & DriveSpin cycloidal reducers; precision bearings; 2nd largest Timken business
Gearboxes & ReducersYes
HaptXTrue-contact haptic gloves with microfluidic actuators delivering realistic touch feedback
Haptics & TeleoperationYes
MANUSHaptic gloves for finger tracking & telerobotics; quantum / prime series for studio & field use
Haptics & TeleoperationSee notenetherlands
SenseGloveHaptic gloves (Nova 2, Maestro) for robot training, VR, and teleop affordable force feedback
Haptics & TeleoperationSee notenetherlands
Xsens (Movella)MVN Link full-body inertial motion capture suit real-time kinematic streaming
Haptics & TeleoperationSee notenetherlands
Bosch SensortecBMI Series IMUs, accelerometers, gyroscopes, environmental sensors for mobile & robotics
IMUs & Motion SensingSee notegermany
BWSENSINGWireless inclinometers/tiltmeters, dynamic inclinometers, IMUs, VRUs and electronic compasses (LoRaWAN/WiFi/4G LTE connectivity)
IMUs & Motion SensingNo
HiPNUCMEMS sensor solutions for attitude sensing, positioning/navigation and condition monitoring
IMUs & Motion SensingNo
InvenSense (TDK)MEMS IMUs, gyroscopes, accelerometers widely used in consumer & robotics
IMUs & Motion SensingYes
Rion TechMEMS tilt sensors, 3D electronic compasses and digital tilt meters
IMUs & Motion SensingNo
RUICOMInertial navigation systems, INS/GPS integrated navigation, MEMS inertial sensors and IMU modules
IMUs & Motion SensingNo
STMicroelectronicsIMUs (ISM330, LSM6DSR), accelerometers, gyroscopes, MCUs, PMICs; full robotics semiconductor portfolio Also supplies STM32 MCU families and the STM32MP2 MPU with NPU for real-time robotics compute.
IMUs & Motion SensingSee noteswitzerland
VectorNav TechnologiesHigh-accuracy MEMS IMUs and GPS/INS systems; military-grade inertial navigation
IMUs & Motion SensingYes
WitMotionHigh-precision attitude sensors, AHRS/IMU, inertial navigation and RTK positioning
IMUs & Motion SensingNo
BenewakeLiDAR sensors (e.g. TF-Luna low-cost distance sensor) for autonomous driving, rail, aviation, shipping and industrial applications
LiDARNo
FJDynamicsTrion-series LiDAR scanners (handheld and vehicle-mounted) for high-precision surveying and 3D reality capture, plus broader automation robotics for landscaping, construction and facility services
LiDARNo
Hesai Technology (HSAI / HKEX: 2525)Advanced lidar sensors AT128, XT32, JT-series mini 360° 3D robotics lidars; solid-state tech
LiDARNo
Livox (DJI subsidiary)Non-repetitive scan pattern lidar HAP, Mid-360 with SLAM integration; low-cost solid state
LiDARNo
LSLiDAR (Leishen Intelligent System)LiDAR sensors and 3D SLAM intelligent handling robots
LiDARNo
Manifold Tech3D spatial-data acquisition and processing (LiDAR/photogrammetry hardware, algorithms and cloud platform) for spatial and embodied intelligence
LiDARSee notehong kong
OLEILiDAR sensors and opto-mechanical modules for mobile mapping, industrial mobile robots and security robots (e.g. a 50m-range LiDAR sensor)
LiDARNo
Ouster (now Ouster Robotics)Digital lidar sensors OS0, OS1, OS2 series with digital receiver arrays; REV7 generation
LiDARYes
Pacecat2D, 3D and solid-state LiDAR sensors for industrial perception, robotics, AGV/AMR navigation and area safety
LiDARNo
RoboSenseSolid-state and spinning lidar RS-LiDAR-16, Bpearl, E1; robotics-specific product lines
LiDARNo
SeyondLong-range, image-grade automotive LiDAR (Falcon flagship, Robin mid/short-range) plus the OmniVidi perception software platform
LiDARSee noteusa/china
SIMINICS2D and TOF/automotive-grade 3D LiDAR built on proprietary time-resolution/precision distance-measurement technology, used in industrial automation, AGV navigation and smart infrastructure
LiDARNo
SkylandXHigh-precision 3D scanning and spatial-intelligence hardware combining LiDAR, vision, inertial sensing and AI-powered SLAM (e.g. Metacam Air2 scanner)
LiDARNo
XGRIDSHandheld LiDAR + multi-camera scanners with AI multi-SLAM and 3D Gaussian Splatting software for real-time photorealistic 3D reconstruction and digital twins
LiDARNo
YDLIDARTriangulation and ToF LiDAR sensors across multiple product categories for robotics and mapping
LiDARNo
ServotecnicaSlip rings & customized mechatronic solutions specialization in continuous rotation joints
Slip RingsSee noteitaly
Contactile3D force button sensors enabling robotic dexterity through a sense of touch
Tactile SensorsSee noteaustralia
LOOMIACustomized e-textiles and flexible electronic fabric for wearables & robots
Tactile SensorsYes
Xela RoboticsCompact tactile sensor arrays and skin for robot hands & grippers
Tactile SensorsSee notejapan
Xense RoboticsOptical-tactile sensors, tactile grippers, the XTac UMI G1 wearable data-collection device, and the VTLA multimodal embodied model
Tactile SensorsNo